The Agri Linkages Exchange (ALEX) platform, will connect local farmers with buyers in the hotel and export industries.

The Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism created an online platform called the Agri Linkages Exchange ALEX to help farmers sell produce directly to the hotel sector. This platform can be used by members of the public to purchase the excess produce available in the sector. Find out how you can take advantage of the ALEX system on this edition of Calling Farmers

In order to enable staff members of the Agri Linkages Exchange (ALEX) Division of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority to work from home, the Ministry of Tourism is donating 6 laptops and mobile phones. This equipment will also increase the division’s capacity to channel orders made through the ALEX platform in a timely manner. Press play to hear more on this edition of Calling Farmers    

In order to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to develop sustainable food supply for the country, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is to establish food marts at strategic locations across the island to enable consumers to have easier access to produce. Find out more about these food marts on this edition of Calling Farmers.

With the temporary closure of hotels on the island leaving farmers with large quantities of agriculture produce without markets to sell to, plans have been made to help farmers avoid heavy losses, by redistributing the excess fruits, vegetables and supplies to other markets. Listen to find out how stakeholders have been responding to this initiative.

In he midst of the COVID19 crisis, the The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries wants to assure consumers that there are adequate farm supplies are on the island for the next 3 months. Press play to hear more on this edition of Calling Farmers.  

The Government has made available 240 million dollars to purchase excess produce from farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with immediate effect. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, J.C. Hutchinson says the ministry is moving to help farmers redistribute excess produce which would have normally been sold to the hospitality sector. Press play to find out more on this edition of Calling Farmers.